Nanaimo Bar Cupcakes

There are MANY great things to say about Nanaimo Bars: One – they are a delicious, authentic Canadian treat, Two – a beautiful town in BC where I have relatives and Three – my FAVOURITE type of square. Then combine this with a cupcake. Helllllooo hybrid of awesomeness! I’m drooling already, so let’s just get to the recipe.

Combine your dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa) and set aside. Cream your butter until smooth and add your brown and white sugar and cream for three minutes. Add your eggs, beating after each addition. Add in the dry ingredients, alternating between the buttermilk and blend until completely mixed. Using a spatula, fold in the almonds and coconut.

44 responses to “Nanaimo Bar Cupcakes”

Now I finally have an idea what Nanaimo bars are. 😉 Do you have an idea where you can get good Nanaimo bars in Saskatoon? I’m reluctant to try the supermarket variety… it’s probably best to do them at home, right?

Thanks for sharing this link on my blog, what a seriously brilliant idea! I am crazy in love with the Nanaimo Bar filling and I imagine it would make one absolutely divine frosting. You are so creative for coming up with the idea!